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The Week Ahead… Mar. 21-27, 2016

By Debra Lytle - Friday, March 18th, 2016

Monday, March 21

  • Open Mah Jongg Play, 10:00am – 12:00pm
    All levels welcome. Come join the fun! For more information, contact Evelyn.
     
  • B'nai Mitzvah Class, 4:00pm

Tuesday, March 22

  • Parent-Tot Class, 9:00 – 11:00am
    Open to the public, this FREE weekly class for children 9- to 24-months in age and their parent(s) is fun and educational. Facilitated by Stacey Singer, participants sing songs, make art projects, read stories, have a snack, and share parenting advice with each other. PLEASE NOTE: We have a mandatory vaccination policy. For more information, contact Lynne Falkow-Strauss.
     
  • Religious School, 4:00pm
     
  • Junior USY, 6:00pm. For Jewish children grades 7 & 8.
     
  • Talmud on Tuesday, 6:00pm
    Learn about the law and lore in the "sea" of Talmud with Rabbi Robert Eisen as we dig deep into living Judaism.

Wednesday, March 23 Fast of Esther

  • "BOGO" Scholastic Book Fair – Mar. 23, 24 & 25
    In appreciation of our families and friends who have supported past book fairs at CAI, all books are buy-one-get one free!
    Open: Wed., Mar. 23 • 8:00am-5:00pm; Thurs., Mar. 24 • 8:00am-4:30pm; Fri., Mar. 25 • 8:00am-12:00pm. For more information, contact Lynne Falkow-Strauss.

  • "Gentle Chair Yoga" – Wednesdays, 9:30-10:30am
    Focus is on increased balance, strength and flexibility in a supportive group setting. Meditation and deep relaxation at end of each class leaves participants with positive healing energy and uplifted spirits. Dress comfortably. Members of Women's League: $6 per class; non-members $8 per class. For more information, contact Evelyn

  • Mincha, 12:30pm
     
  • Purim Palooza Party, 5:05pm – See FEATURED EVENT

Thursday, March 24 Purim

  • Traditional Megillah Reading, 7:00am in the Epstein Chapel with Minyan

Friday, March 25

  • Shabbat Under the Stars, 5:45pm
    Join us for an intimate Shabbat service on our beautiful Rabbi Arthur Oleisky Courtyard patio (in lieu of the Epstein Chapel). The opportunity to worship outside enables us to better encounter nature, and to remind ourselves that any space can become sacred through the manner in which we use it. Come and help us expand our “worship zone” as we welcome Shabbat.

Saturday, March 26

  • Shabbat Service, 9:00am
    Bat Mitzvah: Laci Mae Rosen
     
  • Shabbat Afternoon Torah Study, 4:30pm
    Open to all, this is an opportunity to become more involved in "living Judaism." Lay-led. Torah Portion: Tsav

Sunday, March 27

  • NO Religious School